Historical Events
- Coal miners in the Transvaal, South Africa, embark on a strike in response to a wage cut, which quickly escalated into a large-scale revolt against the government, known as the Rand Rebellion.
- Vancouver, British Columbia starts driving on the right side of road
Famous Birthdays
- Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, American Democratic Senator from South Carolina (1966-2005) and Governor of South Carolina (1959-63), born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 2019)
About January 1, 1922
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
